Razer Blade 15 Fall update includes dual storage, Ethernet

Razer has announced an updated version of its Razer Blade 15 for Fall, or Autumn.The updates are designed to deliver greater storage and connectivity options to “the world’s smallest 15.6-inch gaming laptop”. This new ‘base model’ and a limited edition Mercury White model are both based around an 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H Processor (6 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.2 GHz / 4.1 GHz), and and GeForce GTX 10 Series Max-Q GPUs – just like the Blade 15 machines from earlier this year. As a reminder, HEXUS reviewed the Razer Blade 15 (2018) back in June.

“With the Razer Blade 15 we created the world’s smallest 15.6-inch gaming laptop and set a new precedent for the ideal mobile gaming experience,” wrote Razer Co-founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan in a press release emailed to HEXUS today. “We listened to feedback from our fans and we have expanded on that experience with a new colour option, Ethernet capability, more storage configurations and a more affordable price.”

The new Razer Blade 15 offers the following new highlights over its predecessor which is just a few months old:

Dual storage configuration with an M.2 SSD + 2.5-inch HDD

A new single-zone RGB keyboard that supports full key backlighting Powered by Razer Chroma

A Gigabit Ethernet port for enhanced connectivity

A bespoke heat pipe thermal management system

A matte Mercury White limited edition with faster screen, more storage and more powerful GPU option

Standard features carried though from the previous model include; the Intel Core i7-8750H CPU, a choice of Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 or 1070 Max-Q design graphics (Black model only has GTX 1060 option), CNC aluminium chassis, and the features listed in the table below. Two other important differences between the standard base model and white version are:

The Full HD screen in the white model runs at up to 144Hz, while the black version uses a 60Hz panel.

The white model has a 80Wh battery, the black base version a 65Wh battery

Razer says the laptops will be available in limited quantities during Q4 direct from Razer US, Canada and China. The limited edition white model will be priced at $2199 or $2599 depending upon your GPU choice. The base model will cost $1599 or $1799 depending on your storage configuration.